Dreams and Days: Poems

An eclectic tapestry of verse, this collection moves from rousing calls to young men to tender observations of birds and summer light. The poems shift effortlessly between public duty—invoking battle drums and the promise of a rebuilt nation—and intimate moments of love, memory, and the quiet hum of everyday life.

Readers will find jubilant odes to the American spirit alongside wistful sketches of a blue jay’s song, the glow of a distant star, and the soft rustle of wheat fields at dusk. Interspersed are reflective pieces on war, gratitude, and the yearning for a better tomorrow, all rendered in clear, melodic language that balances vigor with tenderness.

With a voice that can be both fierce and gentle, the collection invites listeners to linger on each image—whether it’s the echo of a sailor’s return or the whispered wish of a child—making it a resonant companion for any moment of quiet contemplation.